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Compare train and bus for Duisburg to Zaventem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 15, while a train costs an average of CHF 64.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 64 Average price | CHF 15 Average price Cheapest | CHF 32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Duisburg to Zaventem
Compare the available ways to get from Duisburg to Zaventem, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Zaventem:
A bus is CHF 50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Zaventem costing on average CHF 64.
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Tickets start at around CHF 64 compared to roughly CHF 32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 32. The journey takes 3h 12m versus 2h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Duisburg to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Duisburg to Zaventem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:25 PM 6h25 Duisburg 1:50 AM Zaventem CHF 31 1 One-way 2 transfers
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7:25 PM 6h25 Duisburg 1:50 AM Zaventem CHF 31 1 One-way 2 transfers
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7:25 PM 6h25 Duisburg 1:50 AM Zaventem CHF 31 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Zaventem:
A bus is CHF 50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Zaventem costing on average CHF 64.
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Duisburg and Zaventem as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zaventem by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn to go to Zaventem by train.
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